Bason Asset Management

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Client assets under management

$839,546,746

Clients

135

89% high-net worth

Advisors

of 2 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Typical

Average account size

$6,218,865

About

Bason Asset Management works with individuals and families as well as retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and other nonprofit organizations, providing portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm also serves as a fiduciary for ERISA retirement plans, offering 3(21) and 3(38) services including plan benchmarking and 408(b)(2) fee and service disclosure.

Bason’s investment philosophy is explicitly passive and grounded in the Efficient Market Hypothesis; client portfolios are custom-built but primarily implemented with mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, with ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting recommendations, and quarterly performance reporting. The firm accepts discretionary authority over accounts while generally preferring to discuss trades with clients and avoids active stock and bond selection for new positions.

What distinguishes Bason from many peers is the combination of a large reported asset base (roughly $846 million in managed assets) relative to its advisory staff and an uncommon fee model: investment management fees are not tied to portfolio value but are billed as flat/retainer arrangements rather than a percentage of assets. The firm is independent of broker-dealers, receives custodial support (notably from Charles Schwab) without commission arrangements, and does not proxy vote client securities.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Retirement income strategy Stock option exercise strategy Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning services on a per-project basis with typical fees of $3,000 to $4,000 billed in arrears

Other

Minimum fee: Initial flat fee ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 depending on scope and complexity Fee-only: Ongoing annual retainer fee of $5,800 per client ($1,450 per quarter), payable quarterly in advance; fees are not tied to portfolio value and are negotiable under certain circumstances

Main office location

Bason Asset Management

355 S. Teller St., Suite 200

Lakewood CO 80226, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

California · Colorado · Missouri · Nebraska · North Carolina · Texas · West Virginia

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is not active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure Form ADV Part 3: Client Relationship

Quick links

LinkedIn Website 720-446-8555

Advisors at this firm

James O

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Lakewood, CO

Bason Asset Management

James Osborne is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bason Asset Management since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and works from Lakewood, Colorado. Bason Asset Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and other nonprofit organizations. The firm follows a passive investment philosophy based on the Efficient Market Hypothesis, using primarily mutual funds and ETFs, and offers fiduciary services for ERISA retirement plans.

Retirement income strategy Stock option exercise strategy Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner

Mckenzie E

CFP®, Series 63

Lakewood, CO

Bason Asset Management

Mckenzie Ebbesen is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bason Asset Management since 2018. Prior to joining Bason, Ebbesen worked at HighTower Securities, Kaplan Financial, M.J. Smith & Associates, and Raymond James Financial Services. Bason Asset Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and other nonprofit organizations. The firm follows a passive investment philosophy based on the Efficient Market Hypothesis, implementing client portfolios primarily with mutual funds and ETFs, while offering fiduciary services for ERISA retirement plans and utilizing a distinctive fee model based on flat retainer arrangements rather than asset percentages.

Retirement income strategy Stock option exercise strategy Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner

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